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SMGT30270

Academic Year 2025/2026

Changing PA behaviour (SMGT30270)

Subject:
Sports Management
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Public Hlth, Phys & Sports Sci
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Alexander Latinjak
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

Physical activity is closely linked with health and well-being. However despite these widely acknowledged benefits, many people do not engage in the recommended amount of physical activity. There is also considerable evidence as to detrimental effects of excessive sedentary behaviour. Therefore, understanding how to successfully change people’s behaviour is becoming increasing important in dealing with this key public health challenge. The aim of this module is to provide students with an understanding of the psychology that underpins behaviour change and how it can be applied to increasing physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour. Throughout the module, students will learn how to implement particular psychological theories and evidence-based frameworks (e.g., the COM-B model, the Theoretical Domains Framework and the Behaviour Change Technique Taxonomy V.1) to develop and evaluate interventions focused at the individual or group level. Furthermore, students will also gain an appreciation of the importance of utilising appropriate intervention delivery strategies.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, students should be able to:

1. Identify and evaluate theory, techniques and models of behaviour change including when to apply them appropriately.
2. Recognise the role of technology and communication skills in supporting behaviour change.
3. Apply a systematic design processes to create effective change interventions.
4. Demonstrate the critical ability to develop an appropriate behaviour change interventions to address a real-world challenge.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

21
Autonomous Student Learning

80
Lectures

18
Small Group

6
Total

125

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
the module utilises a teaching and learning approach which places students at the centre of the learning experience; promoting a collaborative and interactive learning process. Students have the opportunity to actively engage and learn during the module through lectures, class discussions and activities, reflective learning and group work.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

PERS20130


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Pre-requisite:
PERS20130 - Psychol of Sport & Health, SMGT20250 - Psychology of Sport & Exercise

Equivalents:
Changing PA behaviour (PERS30050)


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Participation in Learning Activities: Completion of a group classroom activity involving the preparation and presentation of a group project, as well as the critical reflection on and evaluation of presentations delivered by other groups. Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 7, Week 9 Graded No
30
 No
Group Work Assignment: This is a group project with a group presentation with non graded submissions required prior to final submission. Week 11, Week 12 Graded No
50
 No
Quizzes/Short Exercises: Completion of a short online training programme with a MCQ at the end of the programme. Week 6 Graded No
20
 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback will be provided to students in a number of ways during this module. Studies will received automated feedback in complete the online training. Students will receive verbal feedback on their progress in the group assignment during the tutorials in week 6 and week 10. Feedback regarding the individual assignment and group presentation will be available via feedback sheets / rubrics in December 2025 / January 2026.

Name Role
Carol Brennan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Alexander Latinjak Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Niamh Merriman Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mrs Karen Ryan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Miss Annelie Shaw Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Thurs 14:00 - 15:50
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